Leading Hand

at  Bridgestone

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• A valid and appropriate light vehicle driver’s licence (South African Code 08)
• Grade 12 National Certificate
• Two years Earthmoving tyre fitting experience
• Sound understanding of the working mechanism of the tools or the machinery they are handling
• Look after the maintenance of the equipment

Preferred:

• A valid and appropriate heavy vehicle drivers licence (South African Code 10).
• 6 months supervisory experience
• Coaching and mentoring certificate

Reports to: Shift Supervisor / Site Supervisor

The following is a general list of tasks that a person in this position is required to

perform. The Company may add to or vary these duties from time to time provided the variation is reasonable having regard to the Employee’s skills, competence and training.

• Ensure that tyre fitters comply with Otraco Management System (OMS) policies, procedures and instructions.
• Lead tyre fitters to perform tyre fitting and workshop maintenance tasks in the most efficient, safe and cost effective manner.
• Lead the tyre fitters in performing equipment calibration procedures according to the OMS.
• Perform inspections and determine if components should be scrapped, repaired or remain in service.
• Mount and strip any type of tyre and wheel/rim assembly according to procedures.
• Repair tyres and tubes according to procedures.
• Operate forklifts and tyre handlers according to procedures.
• Lead tyre fitters in maintaining tyre operating pressures in accordance with site specifications.
• Lead tyre fitters in maintaining a high quality of service to the client.
• Present himself in a condition fit to perform his duties.
• Maintain tyre operating pressures in accordance with site specifications.
• Present himself in a condition fit to perform his duties.
• Complete any other duties allocated.